Long handled net

[dhaire]

rarely use nets especially with long poles, simply a matter of letting right amount of line out and lifting them up correctly and rarely if ever lose a fish. Do the Kevin Rogers method. I see folks struggling but it's always about not knowing right amount of line to release and I always use spinning reels. we will have one in the boat but it's mostly for when you hook up with a big cat or bass.

those long handled nets are mostly for two man tournment teams seems to me. JMHO

Definitely a good analysis. I was just in a position that I had to bring the fish to the back of the boat that has a 4 foot base so the longer net would have really helped. Certainly was a unique situation but a collapsible net with a longer reach does not take up much room on my boat so I now carry it as well as my standard short one. Good insight and appreciate the comment. Dennis


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[Pac in Arkansas]

I got a two piece paint pole that slides inside one another then attached a frame from a bait net. I replaced the small diameter net material with standard net material. Been using it for maybe 5 years now. When I have it extended the net is about 12' or so but when I'm using a spinning reel with standard rod I only use half of the pole and put the extra piece next to the gunnel out of the way.

[DockShootinJack]

I have been meaning to build a larger and longer handled version of a trout net with the rubber net material. Maybe this cool weather will get me motivated to get in the shop and build a jig to laminate it the strips to.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

I carry one as well but don’t use it much. Mine has a rubber net and is telescoping as well. I am not coordinated enough nor fast enough to deal with both the fishing rod and net.

[DockShootinJack]

I used to pier fish quite a bit. It was tall enough you had to use a drop net. I lost more fish than I netted before I got better at using the net

[mullinsb2000]

Took handle off paint roller, gorilla glued to rubber trout net ($14), $9 telescopic paint handle. attachable, stores in rod locker.

[DockShootinJack]

That works as well